Why Sweden's begging ban debate feels a decade out of date
In this week's episode: Stockholm governor fired over recruitment nepotism, how cinnamon became Swedes' spice of choice, and why a begging ban feels like a throwback. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this...
5 Loka 202432min
Why Sweden risks blowback from 3-month limit for jobseekers
In this week's episode: how Northvolt's crisis is hitting foreign workers and how recruiters can get better at gauging Swedish language skills. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Em...
28 Syys 202425min
What are Sweden's budget priorities for immigrants?
In this week's episode: how the new budget affects foreigners, favourite Swedish expressions, and a Social Democrat lottery scandal. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Becky Waterto...
21 Syys 202424min
What words from other Nordic languages do all Swedes know?
In this week's episode: Nordic cross-border lingo, who's who in Sweden's cabinet reshuffle, drone alerts at Arlanda Airport, what next for Northvolt after cuts? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week ...
14 Syys 202420min
Can Sweden's new screen guidelines stop the endless scrolling?
In this week's episode: foreign minister steps down, new screen use recommendations, why the government is scrapping flight tax, and Sweden's biggest ever toxic waste scandal. Host Paul O’Mahony is jo...
7 Syys 202426min
Should fathers be allowed to 'give away the bride' at Swedish weddings?
In this week's episode: Government backtracks on biofuels. How happy is the right-wing coalition at the half-way point of its tenure? Church politicians push to ban practice of fathers 'giving away th...
31 Elo 202423min
Why Swedish 'child soldiers' do dirty work for Danish gangs
Interest rate cuts, why the government is pleased with its 'paradigm shift' on immigration, why gangs in Denmark are recruiting young Swedes for violent attacks. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week...
24 Elo 202419min
Strange noises Swedes make that you won't find in a dictionary
Sweden’s population is shrinking as emigration exceeds immigration for the first time in over 50s. Is this true and if so, should it be cause for celebration? Will higher inflation numbers affect next...
16 Elo 202427min
